Odds are We've Seen the Last

It's likely we've seen the last of Roy Oswalt in a Phillies uniform.  Brad Lidge, too.  The Phillies declined their 2012 options on both players.  This was not a shocker, but both have had their successes in Phillies uniforms, and it is sad to see them probably possibly go. Heck, maybe they'll both go back to their former team: the Astros.

From Phillies.com:

If Oswalt's mutual option had been exercised he would have been paid $16 million next season, too much in the Phillies' minds considering that he finished 9-10 with a 3.69 ERA this season and missed time because of back problems. If Lidge's player option had been exercised he would have been paid $12.5 million, too much considering the Phillies plan to re-sign Ryan Madson or somebody like Heath Bell or Jonathan Papelbon to be their closer.

Oswalt will receive a $2 million buyout. Lidge will receive a $1.5 million buyout.

In honor of both these players, I'd like to share my favorite images of them.

Brad Lidge after winning the 2008 World Series.  An image that will forever be iconic in Phillies history.

Not quite iconic and historic, but hilarious.  Oswalt photobombs Rich Dubee on live tv.  This captures his goofy side, which showed every once in awhile.

It'll be interesting to see how all of this plays out.  The World Series isn't over yet and its already getting interesting.  I love it.